M/S.S.V.A.STEEL RE-ROLLING MILLS LTD&ORS vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court held that the Government of Kerala's policy, as articulated in the Government Order dated 21st May 1990, provided a legitimate expectation for new manufacturing units regarding continuous electricity supply and exemption from electricity duty for five years. The Court emphasized that the State's assurance created binding obligations, and any deviation from this policy without due process would violate the principles of fairness and justice. The appeals were allowed, affirming the rights of the appellants to the benefits promised under the policy.